MassVoter.com← Carver Select BoardCarver Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
January 3, 2023
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Townsend, Sarah Hewins, Jen Bogart, John Cotter, Jim Hoffman
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John Cotter left the table for part of the meeting (see the notes on the votes).
Every vote, in order
Adjourn into Executive Session in accordance with G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3), to discuss litigation strategy with respect to the Town's potential joinder in multi district litigation against...
Adjourn into Executive Session in accordance with G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3), to discuss litigation strategy with respect to the Town's potential joinder in multi district litigation against suppliers, manufacturers and other parties responsible for PFAS and other chemical contamination that may be present within the Town, if discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn into Executive Session in accordance with G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3), to discuss litigation strategy with respect to the Town's potential joinder in multi district litigation against suppliers, manufacturers and other parties responsible for PFAS and other chemical contamination that may be present within the Town, if discussing the matter in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the chair so declares by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Roll call - affirmative: Cotter, Bogart, Townsend, Hewins, Hoffman.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Roll call - affirmative: Cotter, Bogart, Townsend, Hewins, Hoffman
Adjourn from Executive Session at 5:46 pm and to reconvene in open session at 6:00pm
Adjourn from Executive Session at 5:46 pm and to reconvene in open session at 6:00pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn from Executive Session at 5:46 pm and to reconvene in open session at 6:00pm by Cotter, second by Hoffman. Roll call - affirmative: Cotter, Bogart, Townsend, Hewins, Hoffman.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Hoffman)
Application to revise license
Approve the change of name on the license
Approve the change of name on the license
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to approve the change of name on the license, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Approve the installation of an additional 115kv line within Right of Way #240 between NSTAR's existing Carver Substation (#726) in the Town of Carver to the Kingston Substation (#735) located at...
Approve the installation of an additional 115kv line within Right of Way #240 between NSTAR's existing Carver Substation (#726) in the Town of Carver to the Kingston Substation (#735) located at 136 Pembroke Street, Kingston
From the minutes
“Motion by Hewins to approve the installation of an additional 115kv line within Right of Way #240 between NSTAR's existing Carver Substation (#726) in the Town of Carver to the Kingston Substation (#735) located at 136 Pembroke Street, Kingston, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Earth Removal Committee update on Great Meadow neighborhood well
The Board vote to appoint the firm of Napoli Shkolnik to represent the Town in multi-jurisdiction litigation against suppliers and manufacturers of PFAS and related substances and to authorize...
The Board vote to appoint the firm of Napoli Shkolnik to represent the Town in multi-jurisdiction litigation against suppliers and manufacturers of PFAS and related substances and to authorize counsel to take such actions as it deems necessary to advance the Town's interests in said litigation, including but not limited to entering an appearance and filing pleadings on the Town's behalf
From the minutes
“Motion that the Board vote to appoint the firm of Napoli Shkolnik to represent the Town in multi-jurisdiction litigation against suppliers and manufacturers of PFAS and related substances and to authorize counsel to take such actions as it deems necessary to advance the Town's interests in said litigation, including but not limited to entering an appearance and filing pleadings on the Town's behalf by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Minutes of 12/20/22
Approve: Minutes of 12/20/22
Approve
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendAbstained: Bogart
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Hewins, second by Cotter. Vote 4-0-1 (Bogart abstain).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Cotter)
Executive Session minutes of 12/20/22 for approval and not for release
Approve and not release
Approve and not release
Yes: Cotter, Hewins, Hoffman, TownsendAbstained: Bogart
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and not release by Hewins, second by Hoffman. Vote 4-0-1 (Bogart abstain).” (Motion: Hewins, second: Hoffman)
Next Meetings
Adjourn at 7:54pm
Adjourn at 7:54pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 7:54pm by Hoffman, second by Cotter Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Hoffman, second: Cotter)
From the Carver Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (2025 on) and its Document Center archive (earlier years). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Mark Townsend and Sarah Hewins from Wareham Week (January 2026); Jim Elliman from Area 58 video of the October 6, 2026 Select Board meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member). Members without a photo show initials.
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